Growing up, my mother would always have my two brothers and me make a wish every time it was 11:11; it's magical childhood moments like these that feel special even today.

Sometimes as a business owner you worry, you'll never find someone who can deeply understand what it takes to run a business—or what it takes to love that business even more than yourself. At 41, I finally found that person.

Even better, he is a brilliant writer and devoted teacher of middle schoolers and bilingual students, rising early with me every day as we go do our best to do whatever it takes to help kids fall in love with learning.

I feel so lucky to share my good news with all of you, and to pledge to you OUR continued commitment to your children's growth as learners and individuals.

I've encouraged many of our AP and SpiderSmart students to submit to the Rattle Young Poets Anthology, but I want to also share with you as their parents: Today is the final day to submit! Info included below after just two wedding pictures. 🙂

I hope all of you had a fulfilling Thanksgiving; mine was truly unforgettable.

Now that the wedding is over, I can fall in love with my husband—and my work, my first love—all over again.

Yours in Education,

Miss (Mrs.) Mary